nicoftime Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 Hey there! My name is Nikki. I am 22 years old...and I'm a recovering drug addict. I started doing meth a while back and got addicted. But now I'm in a recovery program. This last Wednesday, I found myself really anxious and nothing was helping. I wanted to do drugs. Well - I FOUND SOMETHING EVEN BETTER I got my very first model car. A level 3, difficulty. I found that when I was on drugs, I used to tweak so bad. I would clean grout or try to get every nook and cranny of the kitchen vent hood. It was always about small detail. And sure, I can still do those things. But needless to say, I don't feel as driven to do them. No sane person who is sober ENJOYS those tasts. But, with model cars, I can ENJOY building something, feel accomplished and fill the need to "tweak". I couldn't be happier to have found this hobby.
JunkPile Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 Congrats on your recovery. Good Luck. Model building is quality time spent. Just remember this...it ain't about getting sober, it's about staying sober. Have fun
1930fordpickup Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 Welcome aboard the forum, and the sober train.
PappyD340 Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 WELCOME to the forum Nikki, hang in there man, you're in a real dog fight but you can win, I have a 29 year old son who is a recovering alcoholic and he is winning and I know you can too with lots of support!! GOOD LUCK and have fun building your model!!
Greg Wann Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Hi Nikki, I sent you a PM. I am happy you found this hobby. Relax and enjoy life.
slusher Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Congrats and welcome Nikki, model cars are a great hobby past time. please take care of yourself.
D. Battista Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Hello Nikki, Welcome to the forum...Great to hear you're doing better...and this is a great time to be in the hobby with so much available in kit subjects and after market accessories...and the great people on this forum.. You're sure to enjoy it here !
disabled modeler Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Welcome Nikki... Congrats on the choice to build...its great therapy and very fulfilling hobby...stick with it and hang tough you will make it.
nicoftime Posted March 30, 2014 Author Posted March 30, 2014 I just have to say, thank you everyone for your support! It's been a battle, but one that I'm proud to be winning. I have group meetings 5 times a week, NA meetings 3 times a week. But, ever since I've been working on my '68 Dodge Charger, it's not as overwhelming. Just installed the glass today. It doesn't look as nice as the ones I've seen on here, but I'm learning some tricks along the way.
jrherald420 Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Learn how to do one thing good before you move on to another part of building; IE- learn how to lay down even spray paint before you start to sand and polish the clear coat. Baby steps in this hobby. Learn how to enjoy building a nice and clean box stock car before going all out on detail. FYI ive been clean for going on 5 years. There is not one day i dont want to go back and start but you have to learn to love what you have, not what you want! Edited March 30, 2014 by jrherald420
Jordan 191 Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Hang in there. Edited April 2, 2014 by Jordan 191
slusher Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 I just have to say, thank you everyone for your support! It's been a battle, but one that I'm proud to be winning. I have group meetings 5 times a week, NA meetings 3 times a week. But, ever since I've been working on my '68 Dodge Charger, it's not as overwhelming. Just installed the glass today. It doesn't look as nice as the ones I've seen on here, but I'm learning some tricks along the way. All of us started building at one time. You will get better with every build...
DrGlueblob Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Good luck kiddo. Tune the World out when you model. No rush, no worries.. just you and your thoughts and the skill in your hands. Its been therapy for so many of us.
Draggon Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Great to see you here. When in early recovery we need to find something positive, or creative, to avoid the boredom. I hope models and this forum helps you in your journey. Remember one day at a time and that this is a great adventure!
slammedi'am Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome to the forum! Congrats to ya and just have fun building...
OldTimer50707 Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 NIkki, welcome to the forum. It takes a lot of guts to first admit that you have a problem and second to seek treatment. So hang in there, there are a lot of people on this forum that are behind you.
Jantrix Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 I've heard of several alcoholics/addicts using model building as a great way to fill the time they would normally have been out partying. I'm very happy you have discovered the hobby in your road to recovery.
charlie8575 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Nikki, You are embarking on a long, arduous road. Having friends who have had similar problems, I understand what you're going through and hope for nothing less than success. Model building is a great way to help pass the time in place of those other pursuits. Learn one step at a time, and do your best. Nobody asks for more, nor should you be expected to deliver more than that. With each build, you will improve. See if there's a club near you. Having some other people around for hobby and moral support is critical to success in either of these endeavours. Welcome, and questions are expected. Share some pictures, too, please. Charlie Larkin
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